Câu 1
I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM VÀ CÂU TRẢ LỜI NGẮN
GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Đáp án và lời giải
Đáp án: B
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I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM VÀ CÂU TRẢ LỜI NGẮN
GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Đáp án: B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Usually the students assist in a food shop for the homeless, but this week they _______ English to orphaned children.
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Security around the hotel was tightened during the pop star's visit; ________, a stranger managed to get in through the bathroom window.
Đáp án: B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
The employees in this department, many of ______ you have met already, have been working here for at least ten years.
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
We regret _______ you that your application to work at the zoo has been unsuccessful.
Đáp án: A
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
_______ in the community than positive changes in social welfare were observed.
Đáp án: B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
It is believed that among all forms of media, television remains ________ and widespread source of information and entertainment worldwide.
Đáp án: C
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Getting _________ university degree is an important step to success in many careers.
Đáp án: A
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
If Wi-Fi _________, the smartphone and the Internet we use today wouldn't be possible.
Đáp án: D
VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
There was _______ fog on the motorway, so driving was really hard.
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
The managing director's presence ________ the staff from airing their problems.
Đáp án: C
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
We had no umbrellas, so we ________ in the pouring rain.
Đáp án: A
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Although some students dislike _______, others appreciate the simplicity of a dress code.
Đáp án: B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
The movie was so _______ that they couldn't stop laughing throughout.
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins and minerals that help prevent _______.
Đáp án: C
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
She decided to _______ her job to pursue her passion for painting.
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Lifelong learning opens a world of _______, allowing people of any age to enhance various skills.
Đáp án: B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
She tried to _______ her emotions, but tears started to roll down her cheeks.
Đáp án: A
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
The boy _______ a tantrum when his mother refused to buy him a new toy.
Đáp án: C
Eating together regularly as a family has long been promoted as a simple solution for improving health and well-being. To obtain these benefits we must follow an old formula: all family members at the table, happily sharing a home-cooked meal and chatting without distractions. However, modern life can make it hard to have family meals due to time constraints, stress about cooking, and cost.
In Australia, family meals often happen in the evening because it is one of the few times of day families are at home at the same time. Around three quarters of young children engage in family dinners with their caregivers more than five nights per week. Many parents consider family mealtimes important, but they can also be stressful to achieve. Family meals are more than what happens at the table. They require intent, effort and planning.
Having pleasant mealtimes and meaningful conversations may not happen naturally. Again, it is often mothers who manage the relationships and emotions around the table. Moreover, mealtimes can become more complicated when there are multiple kids in the mix. Some parents let their kids use TV or other screens to encourage them to eat and to avoid arguments. This strategy has been linked with less-than-optimal dietary intakes, but can make mealtimes possible, and more manageable.
So, how can we rethink what a successful and meaningful family meal looks like? Here are five ideas for starters. First, opportunities to eat together come at different times of the day, and not all family members have to be present. A meaningful eating occasion can be as simple as sharing a snack with the kids after school. Second, it doesn't need to be perfect. There is no shame in reheating a frozen meal, serving your veggies raw, eating on a picnic rug in the living room, or occasionally watching a family TV show. Third, meals are a great time to communicate, but this does not always come easily after busy days at work and school. Simple word games, listening to music and quiet time can be just as enjoyable. Fourth, try to be creative in the way you share family meal tasks with kids and partners. You could design the family menu together, have a shopping list everyone can contribute to, or divide the washing up. Fifth, there is no number of meals that is right for every family. It's all about opting in how and when you can. When it comes to family meals, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. We need better promotion of realistic and achievable family meals to reduce the pressure placed on already overburdened families.
(Adapted from )
READING
What does the word 'They' in paragraph 2 refer to?
Đáp án: B
According to the passage, who normally manages the relationships and emotions at mealtimes?
Đáp án: B
According to the passage, why do some Australian parents let their children watch TV at mealtimes?
Đáp án: C
What is the author's suggestion for having a successful and meaningful family meal?
Đáp án: A
Between black and white rhinos, black rhinos are the smaller of the two African rhino species. Black and white rhinos can be distinguished by the shape of their lips. Black rhinos have hooked upper lips, whereas white rhinos are characterized by a square lip. Black rhinos have two horns, which make them lucrative targets for the illegal trade in rhino horns.
The population of black rhinos declined dramatically in the 20th century at the hands of European hunters and settlers. Of all the threats facing black rhinos, poaching is the deadliest. Due to intense poaching, 96% of the population was wiped out between 1970 and 1990. Political instability and wars have also greatly hindered rhino conservation work over the last decades.
However, thanks to constant conservation efforts across Africa, black rhino numbers have doubled from their historic low 20 years ago to more than 6,000 today. Nonetheless, the black rhino is still considered critically endangered because of demand for rhino horns used for traditional medicine and increasingly as a status symbol to display success and wealth, on the illegal international market. A lot of work remains to bring their population up to even a fraction of what it once was and to ensure that it stays there.
To protect black rhinos from poaching and habitat loss, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is taking action in three black rhino range countries: Namibia, Kenya, and South Africa, which hold about 87% of the total black rhino population. In Namibia, WWF leads anti-trafficking efforts, aids in black rhino relocation, and implements security measures like DNA sampling and sniffer dogs to safeguard rhino populations and combat wildlife crime. In Kenya, WWF works with rangers to stop poaching in high-risk areas. They help provide the proper training and technology to catch and deter poachers. In South Africa, WWF trains and develops new technologies that enable law enforcement agencies to address wildlife trafficking.
Community involvement is also a crucial component of black rhino conservation. WWF prioritizes community involvement, particularly in Namibia, aiding in the establishment of conservancies, resulting in Africa's largest free-roaming black rhino population. Similarly, in South Africa, community-driven initiatives focus on rhino conservation through governance and livelihood diversification. Namibia's groundbreaking environmental protection policies empower communities to manage conservancies, supported by WWF to ensure sustainable wildlife management and benefits. Through collaborative efforts including community guards, monitoring, and partnerships with tourism, these conservancies have successfully revived black rhino populations, highlighting the effectiveness of community-led conservation in restoring biodiversity in the region's arid landscapes.
(Adapted from )
Which is the passage mainly about?
Đáp án: A
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
Đáp án: B
The phrase 'wiped out' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
Đáp án: C
The author's attitude towards community involvement in black rhino conservation can be best described as ________.
Đáp án: C
WORD FORMATION
Complete the text below with the correct form of the words in capitals.
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Play dough, made from clay, is the toy that children love during their childhood. It is perfect for all ages because it is non-toxic and reusable. While the clay often ends up dried-out on the kitchen table, the benefits of this simple toy far (28) ________ the costs. When children are forming play dough into different shapes, they are directly building up (29) ________ in their tiny hands. The acts of squeezing, rolling, (30) ________ and more help the children develop muscles used in their hands for useful fine motor (31) ________ in the future, such as holding a pencil or using scissors. In addition, squeezing play dough is great for helping calm down children. Playing with the clay can help ease (32) ________, release excess energy, improve focus, and express emotions. If a child is feeling stressed, a container of play dough can wash their worries away. |
28. WEIGH 29. STRONG
32. TENSE
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(Adapted from www.sunshinehouse.com)
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II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
WRITING
Write a paragraph (of approximately 150 words) to answer the following question:
Teenagers' behaviours are often influenced by others in the same age group, which is called peer pressure.
What are the advantages of peer pressure?
Give examples and details to support your answer.
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The answer is evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Content (0.5 pts.):
The task is well addressed with the advantages of peer pressure.
• Coherence and Cohesion (0.5 pts.):
-The answer is in the format of a paragraph;
-The ideas are logically organised with a clear progression throughout;
- There is a good range of cohesive devices.
• Vocabulary (0.5 pts.):
Vocabulary is accurate, relevant and varied.
• Grammar (0.5 pts.):
Grammar is accurate and varied.